IDEAL-TEK 15AGW.C.0.ITU High Precision Cutting Tweezers Carbon Steel
IDEAL-TEK 15AGW.C.0.ITU High Precision Cutting Tweezers Carbon Steel
IDEAL-TEK 15AGW.C.0.ITU high precision cutting tweezers are designed for cutting small material and making small cuts in soft metal strands, such as copper. Predominantly angled blades with a superior finish apply moderate cutting force, while the 115mm carbon steel body provides a compact tweezer-format cutting tool.
Selection limits: The current manufacturer page lists a 0.1mm component diameter/cutting capacity. This is not a general rating for hard wire or every metal. The manufacturer lists this model as not ESD safe. C carbon steel is magnetizable and has poor corrosion resistance, according to its material sheet.
Best Uses / Applications
- Small cuts in soft metal strands, including copper, within the manufacturer's listed capacity.
- Precision electronics assembly and rework requiring a compact cutting-tweezer format, after assessing ESD requirements.
- Fine bench work where predominantly angled blades suit access to the material.
- Small-material cutting tasks requiring moderate cutting force rather than a heavy-duty wire cutter.
Key Features
- Style 15AGW cutting tips with predominantly angled blades.
- 115mm overall length with 10mm blade length.
- C carbon steel body with sandblasted finish.
- Superior blade finish and 135° manufacturer-listed bend.
- 6mm opening gap and conventional action.
- Swiss-made; manufacturer lists RoHS compliance.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| MTE SKU | 15AGW.C.0.ITU |
| Manufacturer code | 15AGW.C.0 |
| Category / style | Cutting tweezers / 15AGW |
| Tip features / blade contact | Cutting / predominantly angled blades |
| Listed component diameter / cutting capacity | 0.1mm on current manufacturer page; intended for small, soft metal strands such as copper |
| Overall length | 115mm / 4.528in |
| Width × height | 10 × 15mm / 0.394 × 0.591in |
| Tip / blade length | 10mm / 0.394in |
| Tip thickness | 5mm / 0.197in |
| Tip width | 0.25mm / 0.01in, per manufacturer page |
| Opening gap | 6mm / 0.236in |
| Degree of bending | 135° |
| Body material | C carbon steel; material sheet identifies 1.1231 / C67S / AISI 1070 |
| Magnetic behavior | Magnetizable |
| Body finish / special feature | Sandblasted / superior finish |
| Reverse action / ESD safe | No / No |
| Net tool weight | 25g / 0.055lb; not packed shipping weight |
| Country of manufacture | Switzerland |
| RoHS | Manufacturer lists compliant |
Selection Comparison
| Tool type | Working action | Selection guidance |
|---|---|---|
| 15AGW.C.0 cutting tweezers | Predominantly angled cutting blades; listed 0.1mm capacity | Choose for small cuts in suitable soft-metal strands. |
| Pointed handling tweezers | Gripping and positioning rather than cutting blades | Choose to hold or place components, not as a substitute for a cutter. |
| Wire cutter with a higher published capacity | Capacity depends on the specific cutter and wire material | Choose a separately rated tool for larger or harder wire; do not extrapolate this model's capacity. |
Care and Handling
Keep the blades clean and inspect alignment and cutting edges before use. Do not twist, pry or force the blades through unsuitable material. C carbon steel has poor corrosion resistance: avoid leaving the tool wet and use a storage and maintenance process compatible with your work environment. Material-sheet hardness and thermal properties are not complete-tool cutting or operating-temperature ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 15AGW.C.0.ITU designed to cut?
The manufacturer specifies small, soft metal strands, such as copper, and small-material cutting applications requiring moderate cutting force.
What cutting capacity is currently listed?
The current manufacturer's product page lists 0.1mm component diameter/cutting capacity. Confirm suitability for the actual strand material; this is not a universal hard-wire rating.
What is the blade shape?
The tool has predominantly angled cutting blades with superior finish. The manufacturer lists a 135° bend.
How large are these cutting tweezers?
They are 115mm long, 10mm wide and 15mm high. Blade length is 10mm, and the opening gap is 6mm.
Are these ESD-safe or anti-magnetic tweezers?
No. The manufacturer lists ESD safe as “no,” and the C carbon steel material sheet identifies the steel as magnetizable.
Can I use them for hard wire or larger strands?
Do not assume suitability. The stated application is small, soft metal strands, with 0.1mm listed capacity. Select a cutter expressly rated for the actual material and diameter when requirements exceed this scope.
Does the carbon steel require corrosion precautions?
Yes. The manufacturer describes C carbon steel as having poor corrosion resistance. Avoid prolonged moisture exposure and follow a maintenance process appropriate to the tool and workplace.
Where are they made, and are they reverse action?
The datasheet identifies Switzerland as the country of manufacture. The manufacturer lists reverse action as “no”; the tool uses conventional closing action.
Manufacturer Tweezer Training
Ideal-tek's Episode 5, “How to improve your Tweezer performance?”, is general tweezer training. It is not a dedicated 15AGW cutting demonstration or a source of cutting-capacity ratings.
Watch the general manufacturer training video.
Technical Documents
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